1958 Enzo Ferrari signed Mike Hawthorn Ferrari Card

This is an official Ferrari factory issued postcard of Mike Hawthorn that has been signed by "The Drake", Enzo Ferrari, himself on October 24, 1958.

The handwritten text on the back reads "Molti Ringraziamenti e cordiale saluti" and is signed by Enzo in his characteristic violet ink.

The text loosely translates into "Many thanks and kind regards".

It is hand-dated "24/10/1958" and it carries the usual logos as visible in the photographs.

The card is in near mint condition, especially considering its age but, as clearly visible in the photos, somewhere in its life it got holes punched into it for archiving... sad... but irreversible....Had it not had these holes, it would surely be twice as expensive... if you could find one.

The front, in landscape format, shows a concentrated Mike at the wheel of his Ferrari F1 car while wearing his characteristic helmet.This image is extremely powerful and iconic for this era.

A scarce postcard by itself, it becomes very rare thanks to Enzo's handwritten text and signature but the date makes it extremely collectible... October 24, 1958 was a mere three (3!) month before Mike Hawthorn would get killed at the Guildford bypass...

A great loss to Formula 1...

Only 1 available of course as every autographed item is unique and we provide a Certificate of Authenticity with it which guarantees that this is a genuine signature.

The 1975 poster was the start of a new era in Le Mans posters which ran from 1975 to 1980 and is symbolized by "Early Sponsorship and Advertising" where actual advertising appeared on the posters.

The advertising (in this case French cigarette brand Gitanes) stands out in the symbol of safety represented by the helmet in which the terraces in front of the main grandstands are reflected. Although striking from a marketing point of view, the poster lacks an essential piece of information... the year!

The poster is based on a touched-up color photo by Schwager while the production was in hands of Rousseau.

The race was won by Jackie Ickx and Derek Bell in their Nr 11 Gulf Mirage Gr. 8 with a total of 336 laps to their name.

1965 Enzo Ferrari signed Le Mie Gioie Terribili Due Anni Dopo

The title of Le Mie Gioie Terribili - Due Anni Dopo loosely translates into "My terrible joys - Two Years later" was one of the so called "Enzo Ferrari Authored presentation books".

The original, "Le Mie Gioie Terribili", was first issued in November 1962 and this "Two years later" version was published in November 1964 with this being the print run of November 1965.

These books were authored by Enzo Ferrari and were never for sale to the general public but were usually given to patrons, potential patrons, and visitors to the Ferrari factory. The books were always limited editions although the actual number of printed books varies.

As can be seen in the pictures, which are of the actual book up for sale here, the book is in good condition but the dust jacket has somewhat suffered over the last half-a-century.

The book has been hand signed on the title page by Enzo Ferrari himself and he has dated his signature "65" which means that that must have been done in November or December 1965.

Hard cover.

271 Pages.

Language: Italian

Only 1 available of course as every autographed item is unique and we provide a Certificate of Authenticity with it which guarantees that this is a genuine signature.

Original 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans Poster

Probably the most controversial 24 Heures du Mans of the last two decades!

The 2016 Le Mans poster is part of the era in Le Mans posters which is generally described as "The Le Mans Poster in the era of computer graphics and sponsorship" and which lasts from 2001 until the current day.

The 84th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours is placed under the banner of the Myth of the 24 Hours and the poster leaves no questions about that!

A cleaner and less figurative universe than in the past, which fits perfectly with the new slogan: "Le Mans MYTHIQUE" which probably requires no translation...

This time, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest collaborates with the Bronx communications agency while the photo of the Porsche 919 was provided by Porsche themselves.

The event was, controversially, won by Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb in their Number 2 Porsche 919 Hybrid.

Ferrari raked-up the first three paces in class GTE Am with a 488 GTE and 2 458 Italia's.

1984 Ferrari BB512i Service Times Schedule Manual 301/84

Ferrari factory original 1984 Ferrari BB 512 i Service Times Schedule.

The schedules are used by servicing dealers to determine how many hours of labor they can charge for a particular service or repair job.

Comes in the original blue binder with silk-screened text and logo.

Good and apparently unused condition but with a good degree of foxing to the title page.

The photos are of the actual manual that is up for sale here so you are invited to form your own judgment on its condition.

Ferrari Print Number 301/84, issued in 1984.

Exceptionally useful for the Ferrari home mechanic as it indicates how much time a qualified Ferrari technician is allowed to spend on maintenance and repairs tasks, giving a good impression of how "big" the task is that you want to tackle but above all, it is of course an absolute MUST-HAVE for the discerning Ferrari BB512i owner.

Ferrari Print Number 221/81 15M/9/81, issued in 1981, printed in September 1981 by Stampa Arbe, Italy.

This was the only brochure issued by the factory for the BB512i so it is good for all BB512i cars produced in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984.

It is in decent condition for its age but its size makes it vulnerable to shelf-wear.The photos are of the actual brochure up for sale so please be your own judge if this brochure meets your expectations.

1954 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder Sales Flyer English Merritt 117

This is an original 1954 oversized postcard / sales flyer for the Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia as listed in Richard Merritt's book on page 117 - 118.

The front shows a great shot S/N 0460AM (believed to be the oldest Ferrari still in the hands of its original owner / family) while the rear falsely shows the caption "410 Superamerica" along with the specs in English.

This is what Richard Merritt wrote about it:This fantastic Ferrari 375 MM Farina roadster, number 0460-AM, (and here mis-named as a 410 SA), is still in the hands of the original owner and looks this nice even today. It is felt that the specifications, which show data for a 410 version, indicate an intention at the time to produce a small series which failed to materialize. The only major difference between the 375 and 410 engines was the increased bore, from 84 to 88 millimeters. The fitting of front bumperettes perhaps would indicate that this car was intended primarily for normal street usage. However, there are no provisions for windshield wipers, a top, or easy entrance for the elegantly dressed lady.

As visible in the photos, it carries the stamp of Luigi Chinetti on the back as well as a date stamp (JUL 15 1957).

It is in a more than excellent condition for its age and is a rare opportunity.The photos are of the actual card up for sale so please be your own judge on its condition.

1980 Ferrari BB512 Service Times Schedule Manual 196/80

Ferrari factory original 1980 Ferrari BB512 Service Times Schedule or "Prontuario Tempi".

The schedules are used by servicing dealers to determine how many hours of labor they can charge for a particular service or repair job.

Good and apparently unused condition but with some foxing to the title page.

Comes in the original blue binder with silk-screened text and logo.

Ferrari Print number 196/80, issued in 1980 for Model Year 1981.

Exceptionally useful for the Ferrari home mechanic as it indicates how much time a qualified Ferrari technician is allowed to spend on maintenance and repairs tasks, giving a good impression of how "big" the task is that you want to tackle but above all, it is of course an absolute MUST-HAVE for the discerning Ferrari BB512 owner.

2000 Ferrari 360 Spider Owners Manual 1622/00

Over 275 pages describing the owning, driving and simple maintenance of the Ferrari 360 Modena Spider including a full service & maintenance chart, instructions for proper use of the electro-hydraulic driven F1 gearbox with the steering wheel mounted control paddles and the operation of the Spider roof.

New & unused but with some shelf wear to the cover from having been stored for over a decade-and-a-half.The photographs are of the actual manual up for sale so please be your own judge on the condition.

2002 Ferrari 360 Spider Owners Manual 1772/02

Over 275 pages describing the owning, driving and simple maintenance of the Ferrari 360 Modena Spider including a full service & maintenance chart, instructions for proper use of the electro-hydraulic driven F1 gearbox with the steering wheel mounted control paddles and the operation of the Spider roof.